Publications

23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: Changes coming soon in Québec

Workers who are exposed to high noise levels for long periods of time will suffer irreversible hearing damage (tinnitus, deafness). Although noise exposure limits exist, Québec’s Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) estimates that hearing disorders related to working conditions are constantly increasing, which represents 86% of occupational diseases in 2021,1 compared to 70% in 2019. It’s crucial for all employers to inform their employees of the harmful, long-term effects of noise, to focus on prevention and to implement the necessary mechanisms to comply with the noise standards set out in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety. But what target values must we apply? When and how must we assess the noise levels workers are exposed to? And is there a tracking record of previous assessments?
07 Nov 2023
Mining and Metals

Sulphide self-heating behaviours, risks, mitigation and prevention
- Patrick Beaulieu
  
  Laboratory Manager | Material Testing
06 Nov 2023
Other industries

Pivo-Mesh and March-Mesh
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer | Civil
11 Oct 2023
Mining and Metals

Conveyor belt misalignment can negatively impact production and operating costs
- Luis Ramirez, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer, Mechanical
29 Sep 2023
Power and Renewables

Designing foundations on silty soil
20 Sep 2023

Ingenious women – Yiru Wang

"I really hesitated between the health and engineering sectors. I like interacting with people, I’m proactive and I enjoy reflecting and finding solutions, so I was interested in both. But I wanted a career filled with many opportunities that would surprise me. The engineering field just seemed to offer me more.
Yiru Wang, P. Eng.

Mechanical Engineer
09 Aug 2023
Mining and Metals

Fatigue phenomena in the design of industrial steel structures – Part 2
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer | Civil
20 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
12 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Purposeful planning for mining decarbonization
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer | Energy Efficiency and Air Quality
23 Jun 2023

Ingenious women – Tatiana Guerrero
22 Jun 2023
Mining and Metals

Fatigue phenomena in the design of industrial steel structures – Part 1

When designing structural members, their cross-section must safely and economically resist applied loads, which includes optimizing the weight. Other considerations, such as ease of fabrication and construction, may also affect which member you choose. It all begins with selecting the lightest cross-sectional shape that can safely transfer the load and meet serviceability and durability requirements. The fundamental prerequisite of structural design is to ensure the required strength does not exceed the available strength. Practicing engineers need a high-level background to understand the basics of fatigue and fracture in engineering design.
Omid Sargazi, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer | Civil
21 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Respect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
15 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Operational data: the driving force behind transparency
- Souheil Sabbagh
  
  Vice-President, Digital Expertise
02 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Acoustic measurements: The effects of weather on sound propagation
- Annabelle Paré
  
  Team Leader | Acoustics and Vibration
31 May 2023

Ingenious women – Lyne Ricard
- Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
  
  Director - Biofuel, Oil and Gas
18 May 2023
Power and Renewables

Knowledge as a catalyst: digital power systems take hold in industry
Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.

Electrical Engineer, Digital power systems
03 May 2023
Mining and Metals

Properly preparing a strategic plan to pump mine tailings
- Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
  
  Mechanical Engineer
28 Apr 2023

Ingenious women – Julia Gartley
- Julia Gartley
  
  Vice-president, Health, Safety and Sustainability
27 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
10 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

The transition to renewable energy is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about environmental benefits
- François Vitez
  
  Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
15 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Energy efficiency can generate substantial savings. So, where should we start?
03 Mar 2023
Mining and Metals

Slurry pipe sanding: BBA approach for load case design criteria in brownfield projects
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Mechanical / Piping Engineer
27 Feb 2023

Ingenious women – Mina Shahraki
- Mina Shahraki, P.Eng.
  
  Department Manager - Civil
16 Feb 2023
Power and Renewables

Carbon neutrality: what if the first step to achieving it is closer than you think?
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer | Energy Efficiency and Air Quality
08 Feb 2023
Biofuels, Oil and Gas

Carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere to meet Paris Agreement targets.
- Anthony Blouin, P.Eng.
  
  Senior engineer, Advanced fuels and chemicals
07 Feb 2023
Mining and Metals

Managing hectic projects with agility and efficiency

Have you ever been assigned to a project that seems simple at first, but then turns out to be very challenging technically, and the schedule and budget kept changing constantly? While useful, the advent of digital technologies has increased options and can sometimes delay key decisions and change the original project direction. Let’s put it this way: You thought you were going to be driving on a perfectly straight paved road through the fields, but instead, you end up on a winding gravel road through the woods! The vehicle you initially selected, the route duration and the estimated budget may no longer be suitable.
Bernard Gilbert, P.Eng.

Project Manager
26 Jan 2023

Ingenious women – Angela Hsu
- Angela Hsu P.Eng.
  
  Department manager – Mechanical and structure
25 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Principal Advisor - Operational Technology
11 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Circular economy: Industry is reviving things up. Here's how.
- Jérôme Pelletier
  
  President and CEO
22 Dec 2022

Ingenious Women – Hassiba Lkoun
- Hassiba Lkoun, P. Eng.
  
  Director, Engineering and Business Operations, Salt Lake City office
14 Dec 2022
Power and Renewables

Implementing a production management and monitoring system: the importance of preliminary studies

They say you can only improve what you measure. For companies that don’t have information systems that can collect, process, analyze and visualize production data, it’s difficult to justify capital expenditures (CAPEX), or even kick start continuous improvement projects, without a plan for a return on the investment. When realizing the potential behind exploiting production data, some organizations decide to implement information systems that allow them to measure key indicators for their production areas. However, businesses often fall into the trap of being too quick with platform integrations, because they think they’ll reduce the time to value. This short blog article explains the importance of preliminary studies, their essential components and their benefits.
Branko Radulovic, P. Eng.

MES Engineer, Infrastructure and Operational Technologies